Resource Centre
Mar 01, 2007
- Posted by Julie
Ryland
Health Canada's mission statement is to make Canada "among the countries with the healthiest people in the world." This site focuses on their programs, initiativesand how they work to make that happen. The site offers a very broad range of information, covering topics such as Science & Research, Drugs and Health Products, Food and Nutrition, Healthy Living and other topics related to Health Canada. The following links are some of the sections of the website thatare informative and helpful regarding various health issues.
CALENDAR OF HEALTH PROMOTION DAYS
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/conferences/calen/index_e.html
Shows the Canadian health-related days, weeks and months announced by organizations recognized by the Department of Health Canada.
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hcs-sss/index_e.html
Overview, as well as in-depth information about the working of Canada's Health Care System. Covers topics such as Medicare, hospital care, legislations and reports and publications.
EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ed-ud/index-e.html
How does Canada respond to an emergency or disaster? Information about plans for preparedness, responses, tracking and prevention, the nuclear federal emergency plan in thecase of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Events or terrorist attacks.
CALENDAR OF HEALTH PROMOTION DAYS
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/conferences/calen/index_e.html
Shows the Canadian health-related days, weeks and months announced by organizations recognized by the Department of Health Canada.
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hcs-sss/index_e.html
Overview, as well as in-depth information about the working of Canada's Health Care System. Covers topics such as Medicare, hospital care, legislations and reports and publications.
EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ed-ud/index-e.html
How does Canada respond to an emergency or disaster? Information about plans for preparedness, responses, tracking and prevention, the nuclear federal emergency plan in thecase of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Events or terrorist attacks.
Feb 19, 2007
- Posted by Julie
Ryland
The World Health Organization (WHO), is an agency of the United Nations that works toobtain forall peoples "the highest possible level of health."
Their website has information about the organization, their programs, offices, history, strategies etc., but also offers information about a wide range of health related topics, such as specific diseases. Click on HIV infections and you'll find related sites, publications, features and links to related organizations. There is also a section which provides information by country; basic facts such as life expectancy, status reports on specific diseases, and heatlh system by country. The site also has a media centre that provides news releases and daily features.
Their website has information about the organization, their programs, offices, history, strategies etc., but also offers information about a wide range of health related topics, such as specific diseases. Click on HIV infections and you'll find related sites, publications, features and links to related organizations. There is also a section which provides information by country; basic facts such as life expectancy, status reports on specific diseases, and heatlh system by country. The site also has a media centre that provides news releases and daily features.
Feb 08, 2007
- Posted by Julie
Ryland
Statistics Canada creates and releases statistics that can help people to a better understanding of Canada and its population, resources, economy and culture. The site has information about the census, and material organized in summary tables, maps, surveys and charts. The Daily is a section of the website which presents information about new releases and products, and is released every day at 8.30 a.m. There is also an "understanding statistics" section which can be helpful in understanding the material and information available on the site.
Jan 15, 2007
- Posted by Heather
McCall
This comprehensive collection of nutrition links is a great reference.
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